Activities and Clubs

Creighton Prep offers many opportunities for growth, learning and leadership that occur after the last class of the day. The cocurricular activities at Prep are a means by which our students forge and sustain lifelong friendships. In particular, Prep's cocurricular activities offer every young man a chance to fulfill his interest and taste, or simply try something new. It is stated in the "Graduate at Graduation Profile" that Prep's educational mission extends beyond intellectual competency. Our cocurricular program is vital to this area of development.

Prep offers a Community Period where freshmen choose from a selected group of cocurriculars and meet on a regular basis as scheduled on the school calendar. Upperclassmen may and do participate as well.

Daily announcements and flyers in the hallways provide students with information on when and where cocurriculars meet.

Students wishing to start a new club or activity should secure a moderator then submit a proposal to the Director of Student Activities via the form located HERE. That person will then decide the club's eligibility.

Clubs are groups of students who gather around a common interest, and have a moderator that must be present at all official meetings of the club. All clubs in good standing with the school are able to reserve school spaces, receive school activity funds and use the school announcement system.

A student affinity group is a group of students around a common interest or activity. Student affinity groups do need a moderator but a moderator does not need to be present at all official group meetings. Students and parents should understand that the school is not ensuring adult supervision for the activities of the affinity group. Affinity groups in good standing with the school are able to reserve school spaces and use the school announcement system. School activity funds may be requested on a case-by-case basis to the Director of Student Activities.

fISHING Club

The Fishing Club is a group of students who enjoy exploring nature and finding brotherhood while fishing together in the local Omaha area. Students are notified about fishing excursions through email that they and their parents are welcome to join. There are possible competitions in the spring which club members will be eligible to participate.

PREP EATS

Prep Eats is a group of students dedicated to the art of eating and the pursuit of finding the best burgers, pizza, pancakes, etc. in the local Omaha area. Students sign-up for teams to find the best rendition of whatever class of food they would like to try. Student teams will visit local restaurants as a group. Students pay for the food they order.

Ambassador Club

The Creighton Prep Student Ambassadors positively promote the goals of the Jesuit Schools Network through service and fostering relationships with prospective students and families as well as within our school community.

Architecture Club

Students compete in the UNO SAME competition in the spring as well as an AIA (American Institute of Architects) competition. By participating, students will work alongside architects and engineers of many disciplines. All students are eligible for this club that meets once a week after school September through April.

ASIAN STUDENT OUTREACH PROGRAM

ASOP strives to create an inclusive community of Asian students in order to celebrate Asian heritage and cultures. It is a voice for underrepresented Asian students here at Creighton Prep. ASOP plans multiple events from seminars, cultural celebrations on campus, service activities directed towards the Omaha Asian-American community and outings to taste authentic Asian food. Non-Asian students are welcome to ASOP’s events.

Athletic Training

Athletic trainers assist student athletes and coaches in health and wellness issues associated with practice and competition. All students are eligible for this after school, evening and weekend activity.

bee club

The Bee Club introduces students to the world of honey bees as well as traditional and natural ways of keeping bees. We plan to install a bee colony on the Creighton Prep campus in the spring of 2019 and look after it throughout the year. Additionally, we will engage in educational outreach to our community to understand better the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem.

Big Brothers

Big Brothers exists to facilitate the transition of our freshmen into the Prep community academically, socially and personally. Seniors serve as mentors to freshmen, putting into practice the Jesuit motto of being "Men for Others." It provides both freshmen and seniors the opportunity to experience the reality of Creighton Prep as a Christian community.

Black Student Alliance

The Black Student Alliance is a group to represent the voice of African American students. Its activities include the study and discussion of the viewpoints of African and melanoid people in history, economics, education, entertainment, labor, law, politics and religion. All students are welcome to attend.

Bowling Club

Campus Ministry Advisory Board (CMAB)

Grow in your relationship to God and others while helping your peers do the same. The Campus Ministry Advisory Board plans the school liturgies, service opportunities, retreats and Christian Life Communities (CLC) groups.

Christian Life Communities

Christian Life Communities (CLCs) are small faith-sharing groups of students who gather for prayer and discussion about important life issues. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for CLCs that usually meet in the evenings.

CP LIVE

CP Live is for students interested in live broadcasting sporting events here at Prep. We’re looking for students that are interested in calling play-by-play, color commentary, running a camera and running scores and stats. If you’re interested in being a part of a new program for Prep sports, we’re interested in you!

(CP2) CyberPatriots

Want to learn to defend computer systems against cyberattacks? Then CyberPatriots is the right team! This team meets weekly and practices techniques for defending against attacks and learning how to think like a hacker. Industry experts will provide regular training and activities for team practices. The group meets after school and on weekends.

economics challenge CLUB

The Nebraska EconChallenge and National EconChallenge are academic competitions that allow students to demonstrate economic literacy in teams of 3-4. Team members will meet either weekly or biweekly in school to prepare. The state fall competition in December is a precursor to the national competition at the end of March.

Entrepreneurship CLUB

The Entrepreneurship Club will teach and apply the fundamentals of starting your own business. During the year, we will work to identify a pressing problem affecting the less fortunate and build a company that delivers sustainable solutions.

film & photography CLUB

The Film & Photography Club will explore the two mediums of its namesake, study important innovators in the area of film and photography, and work on individual projects with a collaborative community.

finance & investment club

The Finance & Investment Club introduces students to various forms of investment vehicles like options, stocks, currency and commodities. Students will be challenged to do technical analysis of forces which shape the modern economic marketplace. They will work with software and a virtual money account to try to develop an investing strategy.

French Honor Society

Habitat for Humanity

The Habitat for Humanity club helps families secure homes while gives students a chance to learn and practice construction skills. Build days are on Fridays when school is off during the academic year. Students must be 16 years old to join.

Harvard Model Congress

Each spring Prep sends a group of student leaders interested in government and politics to Boston to participate in the Harvard Model Congress. The group will explore the historical city and meet with other students from around the world.

Ice hockey

Ignatian Leadership Institute

ILI is a two-semester-long program that forms sophomores and juniors as Ignatian leaders who will lead balanced lives in faith, scholarship, leadership and service. ILI meets before school and during Community Periods, focusing on leadership theory, wisdom from community leaders and Prep grads, and self-reflection. Students who complete the program will acquire greater knowledge, skills and experience in how to serve as Ignatian leaders at Prep and throughout life. Available by nomination from a coach or moderator.

Inclusive communities

Inclusive Communities provides a powerful interactive human relations programs for students, which builds greater awareness and a deeper understanding of our demographically-changing communities, empowering students to create respectful and just human environments in their schools and communities. Participants examine personal and societal stereotypes, biases and prejudices through productive dialogue and activities, gaining the knowledge and skills to be leaders in forging meaningful intergroup relations. Creighton Prep students may participate in the Creating Inclusive Communities Workshop and the IncluCity Camp.

Ink, Inc. (literary magazine)

Ink, Inc. is an after-school activity where Prep students create their own literary magazine. We select student poems, short stories, essays, photographs and artwork for publication once each year. Staff members determine what will be published, how it will be used in the magazine as well as editing and proofreading the final copy prior to the actual printing of the next issue. Ink, Inc. is your literary magazine, and anyone interested should join the staff this fall.

IT Innovation Club

The IT Innovation Club is a group of programmers, graphic artists and creative hard workers who create an app to enhance lives through the use of new and innovative technologies. If you are interested in learning about creating your own technology products, this is the team for you. Prizes for the competition include CASH for all participants of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Meets after school and some weekends.

Italian Club

Current or former Italian student are welcome to plunge into Italian culture in the Italian Club. Explore all things Italian: food, games, videos (movies), songs, dances and learn about American–Italian events held in Omaha. The club meets during Community Period. A presto! Meeting time varies.

Lacrosse

The lacrosse club team is a school-sponsored club sport, and is one of eleven teams that play in the Nebraska High School Lacrosse Association. The official Prep season is in the spring after school and on weekends. All students are eligible. We also have a fall season to help build skill and meet new team members. No previous experience necessary.

Latin Club

The Latin Club is for Latin students to learn about Roman culture and to prepare for competitions with other Latin students around Nebraska. Latin Club will meet before or after school during the year.

latino student association

The goal of the Latino Student Association (LSA) is to promote diversity within the school, community and classroom. This will also be associated with academics and social issues that affect Latinos. LSA is open to all students at Prep.

Liturgical Band

Louder than a Bomb poetry club

Louder Than a Bomb is a competition poetry club. Students will work on writing poetry through the fall and winter and then, in the spring, work on performance of these poems to compete against other high schools in a poetry slam competition.

Mock Trial

Students interested in the field of law, who like to act, and enjoy arguing with others are encouraged to join the Mock Trial Team. It is open to ALL students. Experience is NOT required. The season takes place from October through March after school. Spots on the team are limited, so tryouts could be required based on the level of student interest.

National Art Honor Society

The National Art Honor Society recognizes excellence in art among high school students and also provides them with opportunities such as scholarships and communication with other NAHS student across the country. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors can be nominated to apply.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is dedicated to recognizing excellence in academics, character, service and leadership. NHS members serve the school as ambassadors and workers for Curriculum Night, Open House, BASH, Mission Week, and Peer Tutoring. NHS members also organize two fundraisers each year with proceeds going to a charity chosen by the executive board. Juniors and seniors who are nominated may apply for membership.

Operation Animals

Operation Others Club

Operation Others provides food assistance to families at Christmas and educates about food insecurity in our community in order to encourage a preferential option for the poor. O.O. Club members label mailers, conduct canned food drives, sort food products and learn more about those in our community who do not have enough food. All students are invited.

Operation Others Core Team

Operation Others Core Team Members play an integral role in providing food assistance to families at Christmas and in educating our community about food insecurity in order to encourage a preferential option for the poor. Juniors and seniors are eligible. Applications are available in April.

ping pong club

The Prep Ping Pong Club is an organization for students who enjoy and are interested in table tennis. The club meets every Friday either during Community Period or after school for an hour or so and provides a space for students to play ping pong (snacks provided by club members).

Prep Accepts

Prep Accepts aims to transform our culture through creating a community of students and staff/faculty where individuals are welcome to be who they are. Prep Accepts also plans for advocacy in our Prep Accepts meets during Community Period and outside of school. All students are welcome.

Prep Cooks

Prep Cooks is a group dedicated to exploring the service and food industry. In partnership with Flik, Prep’s meal service provider, students will be able to attend cooking demonstrations in the school kitchen. Also, the club will travel to area restaurants to hear from Prep alumni about the local service industry and to taste various cuisines.

Quiz Bowl

Quiz Bowl pits teams of students against other schools in competitions regarding a wide variety of academic topics. Teams are generally separated by grade level with juniors and seniors distinct from freshmen and sophomores. Competitions are on Saturdays in either Nebraska or Iowa.

Retreat Leadership

Students at Prep have a variety of opportunities to lead retreats ranging from Freshman Retreat group leader or grounds crew, Junior Encounter group leader, Sophomore Overnight Retreat group leader and others. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors depending on the particular retreat.

Robotics Club

CP has two competitive teams that participate in VEX Robotics tournaments and leagues, and CEENBot competitions. If there is a large interest, applications will be used to determine members. The club meets 1-2 times per week, September through April. All students are eligible.

rowing Club (CP CREW)

The Rowing Club participates with the Omaha Rowing Association. The team practices two times per week on Carter Lake, and travels to regatta competitions in the Midwest. All students are welcome (no previous experience necessary).

Science competitions CLUB

The Science Competitions Club competes in state and national science and engineering competitions focusing primarily on Science Bowl and the Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS). Prep has won more state championships in TEAMS than any other Nebraska high school. Students who enjoy science and competing will enjoy the team.

Service Immersion Trips

Prep students can participate in a service trip the summer between their junior and senior year. Each year, we send groups to the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the Rosebud Reservation. Students can let “the gritty reality of this world into their lives so they can learn to feel it, think about it critically, respond to its suffering, and engage it constructively.” (A quote from former Superior General of the Society of Jesus Peter Hans Kolvenbach, SJ.)

settlers of catan club

The Settlers of Catan Club plays the game of its namesake after school on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. in Room 015. Club members play against one another on the phone app version of the game, and players of all skill levels are welcome.

Spanish Honor Society

Speech and Debate (Forensics)

The Speech and Debate teams compete on a local, state and regional circuit via a schedule approved by the Nebraska School Activities Association and the National Speech & Debate Association. Team meetings are held every Tuesday after school with Coach Rich Brown in Room 017. All students are welcome.

Stanford Model United Nations

Stanford Model United Nations Conference (SMUNC) is one of the most unique high school conferences in the world as it is one of very few conferences where every committee is crisis-driven. The smaller committees, innovative crises, decreasing emphasis on competition and awards, and the prestige of the Stanford campus continue to be major draws from throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica, making SMUNC now the largest high school crisis conference in the world. Following this fall conference, we will spend two days exploring the city of San Francisco.

Student Council

Student Council is a primary student leadership group in the school that is responsible for social activities, school spirit, student representation and care for the overall well-being of the students and community. Elections are held in the fall for freshmen and in the spring for other classes.

Sustainability Club

The Sustainability Club tries to educate the school community on issues surrounding sustainability and proper care of the environment. The group explores ways that the school may implement the practices which they study.

Trapshooting

Trapshooting is a spring club sport beginning in January with practices on Sunday and Tuesday. Seven conference meets are on Saturdays beginning in March. The state championship is the first weekend in May. Students may earn a letter. Some guns are available for use. Team members must complete a hunter safety course before the first meet. All students are eligible.

Young Democrats

Young Democrats is a youth-led political organization that encourages participation in the political process, promotes the ideals of the Democratic Party and develops the skills of youth to serve as leaders at the local and national level. All students are welcome.

Young Republicans

Young Republicans (YR) is a political youth organization. Important to the growth of the Republican Party, the YRs reach out to registered Republicans and provide them with better political knowledge and understanding of the issues of the day. All students are welcome.

Zoology Club

The Zoology Club promotes the conservation and captive breeding of animals, focusing on native and exotic reptiles, amphibians and birds. Members will learn about the life cycles and care of a variety of animals at Prep. All students are welcome. The Zoology Club meets during Community Periods and after school.